Summary

A German tourist was arrested and attacked after climbing the Temple of Kukulcan at Chichen Itza, Mexico, during the spring equinox.

Video footage shows locals shouting insults and physically confronting the man as National Guard personnel detained him.

The temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, is off-limits to climbers due to preservation laws and safety concerns.

Violators face fines up to $16,000 and possible prison time.

The incident occurred amid a crowd of 8,000–9,000 visitors.

  • einkorn@feddit.org
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    16 days ago

    A German tourist

    Sorry for not sending out best. I hope the guys wore socks in sandals at least to properly represent our national outfit.

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      16 days ago

      Every country has its idiots, but none moreso than America right now.

      • ℍ𝕂-𝟞𝟝@sopuli.xyz
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        16 days ago

        Not really, the thing with the US is just that it joined a long list of countries led by people who should be committed for their own good. The US is not unique really at this point.

        US tourists have nothing on UK stag-doers. Those people are a plague.